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This Month is Dedicated to:

November 14th is Bereavement Day in BC. 
What are you doing for your bereaved families/clients to help them commemorate this day?  Want ideas?  Call or email the BC Bereavement Helpline today!

BC Bereavement Helpline - A province-wide, safe, free, confidential line for anyone who has lost a loved one to call for support, helpful information and referral to a support group or agency in your town.  Caregivers, both volunteer and professional, welcome to call for access to resources and bereavement support networking.  Toll free 1-877-779-2223 or 604-738-9950 in Greater Vancouver.  BC Bereavement Helpline - Putting Life, Loss and Love into Perspective.

Bereavement Walking Group Friday mornings at 9:45 a.m. This group for those who have suffered a loss. Each walk is a time to walk at a relaxed pace with others, benefit from fresh air and from support. Walk together rain or shine at a relaxed pace for an hour. Support and information about grief. Optional coffee time afterwards. Sponsored by Hospice with a social worker and hospice volunteers joining the walks. Venue: Japanese Gardens at the Penticton Art Gallery, 199 Marina Way, Penticton, B.C. Cost: Free. Contact for more details: phone: 250-492-9071 (ext. 2203) or Email url: www.pentictonhospice.com.
Date: Fall Session is September-October; - Spring Session- April - May.

November is Dedicated to:

Boost Your Immune System
Throughout our lives, our immune systems are under assault from environmental toxins. Living in crowded cities, traveling frequently in airplanes, and spending time in day care centers and schools all expose us to many more germs than people had to deal with in the past. We can protect and strengthen our immunity by eating right, getting enough activity and rest, practicing stress reduction, and cultivating healthy emotional states. There are also several herbs, such as astragalus, that can help enhance immune function. Obtained from the root of Astragalus membranaceous in the pea family, astragalus has a long history in Chinese medicine, where it is used to ward off colds and flu.

Seasonal Depression Affecting You?
The shorter daylight hours of autumn and winter can affect sleep, productivity and state of mind. Light therapy (also known as phototherapy) may help. It uses specially designed boxes that emit full-spectrum light to simulate sunlight. While still a relatively unknown treatment, light therapy has been shown to have positive benefits in addressing many health issues, including Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), severe premenstrual syndrome, bulimia, and as a non-drug treatment for depression. If you have been suffering from SAD or just feel a little blue this time of year, contact your physician or healthcare provider - depression is a treatable condition; light therapy may be an option he or she recommends for you.

The Benefits of Rhodiola
Rhodiola is one of the rising stars of plant therapy. In infusion or gel capsule form, the plant sometimes called the “new ginseng” appears to protect the heart, prevent altitude sickness, improve moods, alleviating depression, strengthen immune system activity, improves both physical and mental performance, reduces fatigue, and more. “The plant was such a craze in Russia that it nearly disappeared. Rhodiola rosea's effects are attributed to its ability to optimise serotonin and dopamine levels, due to monoamine oxidase inhibition and to its influence on opioid peptides such as beta-endorphins. Rhodiola rosea should be taken early in the day because it can interfere with sleep.

Slow Down When Eating
Do you find yourself eating on the run or grabbing something quick to eat while you are driving or working at your desk? Experts believe that eating slowly may be better for your health. You actually improve what and how much you eat when you take the time to enjoy your food, including the smell, taste, and colors on your plate.

The Ideal Amount of Weight to Lift               
To be effective, weight lifting should become difficult as you reach the last few repetitions of each set. According to fitness experts, to build strength, lift a weight that tires your muscles after 8-12 repetitions. This is normally an ideal amount of weight for you to work with.

Clean Hands Keep the Doctor Away                 
Did you know that washing your hands is the most effective way to stop  the spread of illness?  Washing hands properly and thoroughly is very  important.  An effective hand washing technique is to wet your hands with warm water; soap and scrub for 20 seconds-it helps to sing Happy Birthday (under your breath) twice; rinse under clean running water; and dry completely using a clean paper towel or cloth.

Dry Skin
If chapped lips or dry skin are a problem, find natural relief with calendula, an herbal remedy made from the petals of the ornamental "pot marigold" flower.

Bean Power                                       
Beans, also called legumes, are inexpensive and quite filling.  Dietary Guidelines 1 recommends eating them several times each week.  Red, black, pinto, or kidney beans all pack a nutritional punch.  One-third cup of cooked beans has only 80 calories, no cholesterol, lots of complex carbohydrates, and little fat. They are also a great source of protein, full of B vitamins, potassium, and fiber. Experts believe that eating beans may reduce blood cholesterol,  a leading cause of heart disease.

For more healthy tip visit our Wellness Tips page.

Special Referral Contest.
Refer a friends, family, colleague, or clients to OK In Health and when they sign up, they are asked who referred them. The person with the most referrals from now until January 24th wins a special audio CD called - 'Seagull in Flight' by Chris Madsen
(Vernon). It includes 16 instrumental solo guitar works that will carry you away to blissful states. This is another way of us trying to say thank you to everyone who has helped OK In Health grow over the last five years and to bring in new members to connect with.

Central Okanagan Area

One complimentary ½ hour psychic reading
One complimentary a Shiatsu session
One complimentary consultation in the area of Family Mediation
One complimentary Feldenkrais session
One complimentary Reiki session
One complimentary European lymph drainage massage with aromatherapy or Deep tissue massage
One complimentary Reiki session

South Okanagan Area

One complimentary Adrenal Support Yoga Session New
One complimentary Fitness pass
One complimentary Reconnective Healing session
One complimentary Reflexology session
One complimentary 1.5 hrs Organic Facial session
One complimentary first time Homeopathic consultation
One complimentary Reflexology session
One complimentary Aqua-Chi detox footbath session
One complimentary Reiki session
One complimentary Shiatsu Face-Lift session
One complimentary session - hypnosis, or psychological, or energy work
One complimentary Tarot Card Reading
One complimentary cranio sacral reflexology treatment
One complimentary Pet session at "Colour Me Healthy"

Prince George Area & All Areas
One complimentary Transformational Energy Healing session  

Vancouver Area
One complimentary Heart Resonance Therapy session or pilates reformer session
One complimentary 30 min Lemurian Oracle Reading

All Areas
One complimentary Distance Journeying for Power Animal Retrieval session

Plus Discount Gift Card for upcoming workshops